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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly.
  2. Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Brake/Hub Components
    GM379487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the O-ring (7) to the steering knuckle, the 25/35 series.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the vehicle, 25/35 series.
    6. Fig 2: Install The Wheel Hub And Bearing And Splash Shield (4WD, 15 Series)
    GM379486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the wheel hub and bearing (5) and splash shield (6) to the vehicle, 15 series.
  7. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, the 15 series.
  8. Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, 25/35 series.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel hub to knuckle bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

    9. Fig 3: Installing Nut And Washer Retaining The Wheel Drive Shaft Assembly To The Wheel Hub And Bearing (4WD)
    GM320653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the nut (2) and washer (3) retaining the wheel drive shaft assembly to the wheel hub and bearing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).

    10. Fig 4: View Of Retaining Bolts For Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Brackets
    GM367084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake hose clip bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  11. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
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